The 6 best lures for pike fishing
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There is now an almost endless selection of artificial lures for targeted pike fishing, and it's easy to lose track of them all!
There are thousands of pike fishing lures on the market today.
Different shapes, colors, sizes and materials.
Starting with wobblers, minnows, crank and jerkbaits to rubber fish, spoons and spinners.
It's easy to lose track here.
So that this doesn't happen to you, we would like to introduce you to the 6 best artificial lures for predatory fish fishing today!
It is important to say that there is no bad or good artificial bait, because each has its own specific advantages and is used correctly, at the right time in the right body of water with certainty extremely effective!
1. Wobbler for pike fishing
Wobblers are artificial lures made of plastic or wood with a diving lip.
These lures will tumble, prance or vibrate underwater , attracting pike's interest.
The diving lip partly determines which movements the lure makes in the water, but primarily it determines the depth at which such a lure runs.
A wobbler with a very long, relatively straight diving lip usually runs very deep.
In contrast, a wobbler with a short, sloping diving lip runs very close to the surface.
There are such lures for pike fishing in the most diverse forms. Elongated, bulbous, divided in two and much more!
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In most cases , guiding such artificial lures is extremely easy , as they only have to be cast out and constantly reeled in.
Of course you can also pluck them a little, or interrupt the cranking from time to time in order to be able to imitate a wounded baitfish even better.
The bite then comes in most cases, in the phase in which the bait is paused.
Wobblers are ideal for pike fishing, especially for beginners and newcomers , as they are really very easy to use.
2. Minnows for pike fishing
Minnows are actually nothing more than small wobblers .
These are usually between 5 - 10 cm long and are simply intended to imitate smaller bait fish!
Such minnows are always very effective for pike fishing when there are many brood fish in the water and the pike prefer to eat these small fish at this time of the year.
But even if there are a lot of bowers / bleaks in the water , minnows can be a real insider tip, since pike prefer to eat these fish!
3. Crankbaits for pike fishing
Crankbaits are usually very bulbous wobblers that do not have a particularly large action .
However, they also have very attractive properties such as slow, very sluggish movements.
Like wobblers, however, they can either simply be reeled in , or plucked, weighted or guided with pauses during reeling .
Nevertheless, crankbaits should not be disadvantaged under any circumstances , as pike often prey on baitfish that behave very calmly in the water.
Of course, there are also differences in size, color and shape with crankbaits in order to be able to react optimally to different weather and weather conditions.
The running behavior or the running depth of crankbaits is determined by the size and position of the diving lip , just like wobblers or minnows
Crankbaits are a great alternative to wobblers , especially on waters where wobblers are used a lot.
Every pike angler should therefore always have one or two such crankbaits with him on the water in order to be able to react perfectly on days when the pike are not too active.
4. Jerkbaits for pike fishing
Jerkbaits are usually very agile lures for pike fishing , which have an extremely seductive running property .
The lower part of jerkbaits is usually a bit more bulbous and tapers towards the top, which gives it its mostly vibrating nature.
In many cases, jerkbaits do not run deeper than 2 meters and do not have a diving lip.
With such lures, great attention must also be paid to the guidance , as otherwise it can lead to a rather unnatural running behavior!
In addition , most jerkbaits are sinking and equipped with lead balls to make pike even more aggressive and in a biting mood!
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Such baits are always extremely effective when the pike are actively on the prowl .
These high-frequency, very lively baits have seduced quite a few meter pike to bite!
Fishing with jerkbaits for pike is an extremely exciting form of fishing , as you can often fish on sight and watch the bite live!
5. Rubber fish for pike fishing
Rubber fish are probably the most popular pike baits of all.
They come in hundreds, if not thousands, of shapes, colors, and sizes.
In addition, they are relatively cheap to buy.
Rubber fish can be fished with both a jig hook and an offset hook .
When using an offset hook with a Cheburaska lead, the rubber gets an even more natural and attractive running behavior than with a jig hook.
Most rubber fish have a so-called shovel tail , which causes more or less large pressure waves under water and thus draws the attention of the pike.
The disadvantage of rubber fish is their longevity.
Unlike wobblers, crankbaits or jerkbaits, rubber fish are often no longer usable after 2 - 3 pike attacks, as the material usually cannot withstand the pike's teeth.
Nevertheless , shads are a first class pike lure that can be used extremely successfully all year round!
6. Spoons for pike fishing
The classic from grandpa's fishing box and still probably one of the best, most durable and most effective artificial lures ever!
Spoons are metal lures that have an extremely seductive and magically reeling motion for pike .
A turn signal can be easily ejected and reeled in again , making it extremely easy to use!
In addition , spoons are very robust baits, which actually cannot break under normal conditions.
On many fishing days when nothing really works, spoons are often the last resort!
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I hope we were able to help you with choosing the right artificial lure for your pike fishing.
My team and I wish you lots of fun and success!
See you soon,
